Believing the Truth about Ourselves
Summary: Sometimes I wrap sticky fingers around something that is not true about me. I wrestle around with the lie and find myself jumping hurdles to the truth. Column: I think its a temptation for everyone. I think we all fight against it, question it, and worst of all, some of us believe it- Lies. Lies in our head we believe about ourselves. I had a strange thing happen to me several...Local Chamber of Commerce optimistic about business growth in Tuscarawas County
Summary: Area businesses have a strong advocate and supporter in the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce. The organizations president/CEO sees both positive signs and significant challenges for the year ahead. The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce is a private organization dedicated to the growth of business and industry in the county. Scott Robinson has served as the president/CEO of...Sled hockey games push awareness and equality
Summary: The Sled Hockey Charity Games will return to Alice Noble Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 5-7. The College of Wooster Club Ice Hockey Team will compete against the Wooster Oilers Junior Hockey Club. The winner will compete against the Wildcats. Following the games, attendants can try out the sleds on the ice. Athletes with physical disabilities desire what any other athlete...Stretching the power of Valentines Day
Summary: Angela blogs about expanding Valentines Day. Eight years ago, during my first Valentines Day with my husband, I was given a bouquet of red roses and a super sized box of Russell Stovers chocolates. This day was the first time we exchanged those three magical words. They were very anticipated and welcomed. Valentines Day has such a beautiful premise, very appropriate for this...Column: Finding love in the cracks and crevices of life
Column summary: Is Valentine's Day making you sad every year? Is your expectation of it ridiculously high? Time to take it down a notch and get real about what love really is. By the time you read this Valentines Day will have come and gone, neatly tucked away in the annals of time and space. Every year I write something on Valentines Day, that day of love and gifting thats prompted by...
Mercy Medical Center verified as a Level II Trauma Center
The trauma center at Mercy Medical Center has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement recognizes the trauma centers dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients. Established by the American College of Surgeons in 1987, the...Roots of Health Dinner Club returns to Local Roots
Due to the popularity of last years Roots of Health Dinner Club, featuring presentations on health and nutrition topics as well as healthy, fresh, local meals, Local Roots Market and Café will host a new Roots of Health series starting Tuesday, Feb. 19. The dinner series will run for six consecutive Tuesday evenings, from Feb. 19 to March 26. Each evenings presentation will begin at 5:30...
The Aultman Foundation seeks grant applicants
The Aultman Foundation is accepting grant applications Feb. 25 through March 16 from 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations with projects focusing on health and wellness, education and/or human services. Special consideration is given to proposed projects and services that focus on the underserved, elderly and/or children. Proposed projects or services must impact the communities served by Aultman...